Patent · US Expired

Automated lacing for softballs and baseballs

US5683317A · kind A · utility

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3Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJun 30, 1995
Grant dateNov 4, 1997
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Expiry dateJun 30, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA63B2102/182
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A system and method for fabricating a ball comprising the steps of supporting a spherical core with unlaced covers thereover. Rotating the core upon a first axis to move a portion of the covers through a lacing zone. Lacing the portion of the cover moved through the lacing zone. Rotating the core upon a second axis to move an additional portion of the cover through the lacing zone. Lacing the additional portion of the cover moved through the lacing zone.

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